Orson and the World's Loudest Library

In this picture book love letter to public libraries, 6-year-old Orson learns to navigate his big feelings by sharing his love of reading with newfound friends at his local branch.

When Orson visits his local library, he likes to sit and read quietly by himself. However, not everyone is on the same page as him. One day, when the library is buzzing with activities like read-alouds and book club, Orson decides he’s had enough and lets everyone know how he really feels! But when he goes to cool off in a quiet room after his emotional outburst, he realizes that he may be missing out on all that the library and its sometimes not-so-quiet community have to offer.

Here is a story for book lovers who love trips to the library, kids with big feelings, and readers learning to share their passion for books with new friends.

Laura Gehl is a children’s book author with a B.A. in psychology from Yale University and a Ph.D. in neuroscience from Georgetown University. Laura’s titles include My Pillow Keeps Moving (Junior Library Guild selection, New York Public Library Best Books of 2018 selection) and I Got a Chicken for My Birthday (Kirkus Best Picture Books of 2018 selection).

Stephanie Roth Sisson is an award-winning author and illustrator. Her author-illustrator debut, Star Stuff, earned multiple starred reviews and was named an Orbis Pictus Honor Book.